Code of Civil Procedure section 31

The Penal Code defines and provides for the prosecution of a criminal action.

Source: Section 31, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=31. (accessed Aug. 4, 2025).

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§ 31's source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_31

Original Source: Section 31, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=31. (last accessed May 12, 2025).